In fact, Fu Tianlai had no choice. With such a large amount of gold, gold is the best way for countries to curb financial crises. If the authorities allowed Fu Tianlai to exchange such a large amount of gold for other banks, causing even greater economic panic, that would be a big problem.
Fu Tianlai then cleverly exchanged the gold for the government's central bank, and even made a profit of 20 billion yuan. This move won him the favor of the high-ranking officials, and it was no surprise that they would secretly help the Fu family.
As soon as the stock market closed, Fu's stock price soared several times. When Fu Tianlai made the acquisition, Fu's stock price was at an extremely low point, and the entire market value of Fu's shrank to only 60 billion US dollars. However, after the large-scale acquisition was completed, Fu's market value had soared to 550 billion US dollars, and it was still rising sharply until it hit the daily limit.
Fu Tianlai achieved great success and reached the best relationship with the government in history, which was entirely beneficial to the Fu family. After returning, he planned to wait until Zhou Xuan returned home before sharing the good news with him.
But when Zhou Xuan returned, he looked dazed. Fu Tianlai was too happy to notice, but Fu Ying sensed something unusual about Zhou Xuan. RO! ~!
Volume 1: The First Budding Talents, Chapter 650: The New Head of the Fu Family
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The 650th new head of the Fu family
"Zhou Xuan, what happened?"
Fu Ying asked, Zhou Xuan's expression made her feel uneasy, something must have happened, and given Zhou Xuan's abilities, ordinary things shouldn't make him show such an expression.
Zhou Xuan glanced at Fu Ying, then at Fu Tianlai, still somewhat hesitant. Even Fu Tianlai noticed something was wrong and quickly asked, "Zhou Xuan, what happened?"
Zhou Xuan hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Grandpa, Yingying, something happened to me!" Then he told her about his relationship with Luo Ya and Mark, including how Luo Ya led him into the secret experimental site. He told her everything without missing a single detail.
Fu Ying grew increasingly angry as she listened, while Fu Tianlai's face grew ever more gloomy. After Zhou Xuan finished speaking, he slammed his fist on the table in a fit of rage, knocking over a teacup with a loud crash, and cursed, "Those CIA people are really going too far! Have they forgotten that they're spending taxpayers' money?"
After exchanging a few angry words, Fu Tianlai picked up the phone again and started dialing. Neither Zhou Xuan nor Fu Ying interrupted him. He was speaking urgently and loudly. Judging from the content, he was probably calling a congressman and the vice president. He was also speaking very strongly, saying that Zhou Xuan was the new head of their Fu family and asking what the CIA was trying to do.
After making five or six phone calls, which took over an hour, Fu Tianlai's voice remained excited throughout. After finishing the calls, seeing Zhou Xuan and Fu Ying still silent in the living room, his voice softened considerably. He said to Zhou Xuan, "Zhou Xuan, don't worry, I've already reported this. There's something else I haven't told you. Our Fu family's status is extremely important. If the authorities try to force us to leave, it would be a slap in their face, and they definitely won't do it. Our Fu family pays over 100 million yuan in taxes to the authorities annually and has provided employment for over 10,000 people. To be honest, we are the ones they've offended." "While it's true that government officials and businessmen often have mutually beneficial relationships, they are selective in their dealings. If we businessmen did something that harmed the people, it would naturally provoke public outrage. But that's not the case now. It's the official agencies that have gone too far. This is persecution of the Fu family. I just called the Vice President and several familiar friends in Congress. If they don't resolve this matter and give us a satisfactory answer, we'll expose it. At this critical juncture, the Fu family has turned the tables again, our assets have multiplied, and the Fu family will be the richest family in the world. They won't easily oppose us!"
Although Zhou Xuan knew about his gold business, he neither understood nor cared about stock market operations. He was unaware of Fu Tianlai's move today and was oblivious to the earth-shattering changes that had propelled the Fu family to become the world's richest family. The Fu Group's stock price surged to its daily limit, and based on the current share price, the Fu Group had become the personal property of the Fu family, with total assets exceeding 500 billion. In terms of personal assets, no other billionaire in the world currently possesses such vast wealth; even the richest person in the world only has a little over 70 billion.
Just as the Fu family was enjoying its most prosperous period, Zhou Xuan's incident occurred, which naturally angered Fu Tianlai. Moreover, he had been in close contact with the heads of the central bank recently and had given them such great benefits, so it was only natural that he should take action regarding the Fu family's affairs.
In fact, Zhou Xuan's kind of thing is not uncommon, but the key is who you are and what your status is. As an important figure of the third generation of the Fu family, Zhou Xuan is not someone that these official institutions can do whatever they want. Although Zhou Xuan made three of their people disappear and turned five other important scientists into idiots, Fu Tianlai didn't care. If you don't provoke me, how could this happen?
For the safety of the Fu family, Fu Tianlai also had to negotiate with high-ranking officials in the highest possible manner.
That night, Fu Tianlai was busy on the phone. Early the next morning, Fu Tianlai woke up Zhou Xuan and dressed him in formal attire. Zhou Xuan didn't know what was going on, but he guessed it was related to what they had talked about the day before. Since it concerned the safety of his family, he didn't dare to make any decisions easily and simply followed Fu Tianlai.
The bodyguard drove the car, and Fu Tianlai and Zhou Xuan sat in the back. Zhou Xuan didn't ask Fu Tianlai any questions, since he wouldn't harm him anyway.
However, Zhou Xuan was surprised when he arrived at his destination. It was the lobby of the Fu Group headquarters building, which was already packed with people. As soon as Fu Tianlai and Zhou Xuan arrived, they were escorted by police officers through the security passage to the prepared press conference venue.
When Fu Tianlai and Zhou Xuan arrived, the crowd surged forward, flashes of light and cameras dazzling Zhou Xuan. What was Fu Tianlai bringing him to the company for? And this seemed like a company press conference. Zhou Xuan immediately had a bad feeling.
Fu Tianlai stood in front of the microphone and said in a calm voice, "I apologize for keeping you all waiting. This press conference is now officially starting. Today is a significant day for our Fu Group. I would like to announce two things first. First, I, Fu Tianlai, will resign from my positions as Executive Director and President of the Fu Group, effective from the moment I announce this!"
Fu Tianlai's words caused an even greater uproar in the hall. What was wrong with Fu Tianlai? He seemed to be in good health and full of energy, and yesterday he suddenly made a great move, turning Fu's Group into a sole proprietorship. How many people have ever accomplished such a feat? Why would he choose to retire at the height of his success?
All the questions awaited Fu Tianlai's next explanation, but the second thing Fu Tianlai said surprised everyone!
"Now I'm announcing the second thing: from this moment forward, my grandson-in-law Zhou Xuan will serve as the executive director and president of the Fu Group!"
This announcement was even more shocking than when Fu Tianlai announced his resignation. The once-thriving Fu Group would now be led by this young Zhou Xuan.
Zhou Xuan was also taken aback. Just as he had expected, it was not a good thing. But he couldn't say anything at this moment. No matter what, he couldn't expose Fu Tianlai. Moreover, Fu Tianlai must have had his reasons for not telling him beforehand.
Immediately, reporters wanted to ask Zhou Xuan questions, but Fu Tianlai said, "I'm sorry, the new leader of our Fu Group is not accepting any press interviews at the moment. If you have any questions, we will send a Fu Group press officer to answer them later. Thank you!"
Leaving behind a large number of reporters, Fu Tianlai took Zhou Xuan and left through the back security passage. They went up to the president's office in the Fu Group Building, which was located on the top floor, the 64th floor. The luxurious, extra-large office had an oval mahogany desk and exquisite handmade sofas, all of which exuded wealth and grandeur.
After sitting down on the sofa in the office, a pretty and cautious female secretary brought him coffee. After the secretary left, Zhou Xuan asked, "Grandpa, what's going on?"
Fu Tianlai waved his hand and said, "I know you have questions. The reason I didn't tell you beforehand was because I was afraid you wouldn't be willing. In urgent situations, we must act expediently. I'll explain it to you now. Regarding the matter you caused with the CIA's secret agency yesterday, I had to take drastic measures, otherwise it would have been extremely dangerous for you. By putting you in the leadership position of the Fu Group, they will be unable and dare not easily take action against you, and they don't have that kind of power. In addition, I have also consulted with the highest level of official authority. They will resolve this matter and ensure our safety and that we are not harassed. That's why I let you succeed me!"
Zhou Xuan was stunned for a long time, unable to speak. He knew that Fu Tianlai would not force him to do this, so he was not worried. But now that Fu Tianlai had done this, he had no complaints. It was all reasonable and for his safety.
After a moment of silence, Zhou Xuan said again, "Grandpa, but I... really don't know how to manage a company, and I have no interest in it..."
“I know!” Fu Tianlai waved his hand and said, “You don’t need to worry about that. I have already arranged professional managers and a decision-making team. You don’t need to manage the company’s affairs personally. The major decisions they make will be approved by your signature, and the company’s affairs will be managed and completed by them. In fact, you only need to manage them!”
Zhou Xuan was relieved. He understood the principle. All company affairs would be managed by professional managers. This was a highly capable team that Fu Tianlai had hired. They were extremely experienced in management. Fu Tianlai didn't really intend to push him into this position, but it was the safest way to put him in the current situation.
Knowing this, Zhou Xuan felt relieved. No one would have imagined that the head of the richest family in the new world would be so relaxed and indifferent.
Fu Tianlai laughed, stroking his white hair and saying, "That's good. In a few days, our family will go out for a relaxing trip. It's so annoying here. I have to maintain my image. I used to be afraid of getting old and wanted to look young. Now that I'm young, I'm afraid of being young and have to pretend to be old. Hehehe, it's better to go out and be outside. Nobody knows me, and there's no pressure!"
Zhou Xuan felt relieved. The position of president had real power, but he didn't have to manage the company, which was fine. Moreover, if anything happened in the company, Fu Tianlai could still remotely direct things. Zhou Xuan definitely wouldn't get involved in major decisions because he had no experience and didn't understand them; these matters would still be Fu Tianlai's responsibility.
Fu Tianlai understood that it was unrealistic to push all the work onto Zhou Xuan all at once. However, now that he had retired, he would spend most of his time with his family, and Zhou Xuan would inevitably be present when dealing with important company matters. As long as Zhou Xuan saw and heard him and offered his opinions, he would gradually become familiar with him. He was over seventy this year, and there would eventually come a day when he could no longer move, do, or manage. At that time, it would be impossible for Zhou Xuan to ignore him. He would always be the pillar of the Fu family, so Fu Tianlai was not worried. Zhou Xuan was a responsible man. Some things could not be forced, but he would do them sooner or later. He just needed time to adapt.
"Let's not talk about this anymore, Zhou Xuan. When we get back, let's take the yacht out to sea for a spin and relax!" Fu Tianlai waved his hand, changing the subject, and then spoke up.
The Fu family owns two private jets: a luxury jet with a capacity of 100 people and a small business jet with 26 seats. They also own three yachts: two small ones, one 38 meters long and one 21 meters long, and the largest one is a super cruise ship, 168 meters long, which cost as much as 1.6 billion US dollars to build. The yacht is equipped with a swimming pool, a casino and other luxurious facilities. The small yacht that Zhou Xuan boarded when he first came to New York with Fu Ying was the Fu family's small yacht.
Since arriving in New York, Zhou Xuan and his family have never officially gone out for sightseeing. This is partly because Fu Tianlai is too busy and has no free time, and partly because the Fu family group is facing a major danger and they have no time to do anything else.
Fortunately, Zhou Xuan's intervention averted the Fu family's crisis and even caused the Fu Group's assets to increase tenfold. He also bought back all of the Fu Group's shares in one fell swoop, which pleased Fu Tianlai the most. Now, the Fu Group was completely controlled by the Fu family and became a sole proprietorship, so there was nothing to worry about. Moreover, there was no need to worry about anything in the future. No matter how great the danger, Zhou Xuan had inexhaustible gold. It was a fortune that could never be exhausted, something that no other businessman in the world could compare to. Businesses have their ups and downs, and fortunes rise and fall. No one can guarantee that their company will last forever, but Zhou Xuan was different. His ability to turn lead into gold gave him financial resources that would never collapse!
Fu Tianlai arranged for an official from the company's human resources department to answer questions from reporters, and prepared the main content of the questions and answers, as well as the scope and limitations. After making these arrangements, he and Zhou Xuan took a car back.
Throughout the journey, Zhou Xuan showed no sign of excitement, and seemed to have completely forgotten that he had assumed the position of the new head of the Fu family. Fu Tianlai smiled. This grandson-in-law had absolutely no desire for money, which was what he trusted and liked most about Zhou Xuan. Zhou Xuan was sincere towards Fu Ying, and that was enough.
Back home, Fu Ying and Zhou Xuan's parents, along with Fu Yuhai and the two children, went shopping. They were accompanied by seven or eight bodyguards. Fu Tianlai had originally wanted them to take a yacht trip on the sea, but since they were already out, he gave up on that idea. After asking Zhou Xuan's opinion, he decided to take a small yacht out to relax on the sea and do some fishing. He hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time. After announcing his resignation today, he finally felt a sense of lightness. Tomorrow, he finally wouldn't have to go to work!
Six bodyguards accompanied them in a car to the yacht club to take the Fu family's yacht out. It was the same yacht, only 21 meters long, but it was enough for the eight of them to ride. Including the yacht driver, there were nine people in total.
Although the yacht was small, it was fully equipped with everything you needed, including a lounge, a restaurant, and an entertainment room. There was also a table on the deck. The bodyguard took out some fine red wine from the storeroom and poured it for Fu Tianlai and Zhou Xuan. Looking at the white clouds in the sky, and seeing that it was a hot day, Zhou Xuan smiled and said to Fu Tianlai, "Grandpa, would you like some chilled wine?"